| Specifications | |
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| Identity | passes test |
| Assay (acidimetric) | 36.5 - 38.0 % |
| Density (20 °C) | 1.084 - 1.090 g/ml |
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| Description | |
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| Catalogue Number | 818708 |
| Synonyms | Formaline solution, Methanal solution, Methylaldehyde solution |
| Product Information | |
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| HS Code | 2912 11 00 |
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| Physicochemical Information | |
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| Boiling point | 93 - 96 °C (1013 hPa) |
| Density | 1.09 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| Explosion limit | 7 - 73 %(V) (Formaldehyde) |
| Flash point | 62 °C (Formaldehyde) |
| Ignition temperature | 300 °C (Formaldehyde) |
| Melting Point | <-15 °C |
| pH value | 2.8 - 4.0 (H₂O, 20 °C) |
| Safety Information according to GHS | |
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| Hazard Pictogram(s) |    |
| Hazard Statement(s) | H350: May cause cancer. H301 + H311 + H331: Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects. H370: Causes damage to organs. |
| Precautionary Statement(s) | P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P330 + P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P310: IF exposed or concerned: immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. |
| Storage class | 6.1C Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects |
| WGK | WGK 2 water endangering |
| Disposal | 9 Carcinogenic compounds and flammable compounds labelled "Highly toxic" or "Toxic": container F. Alkyl sulfates are carcinogenic; Take particular care to avoid inhalation and skin contact. To neutralize alkyl sulfates, add dropwise (from a dropping funnel) to concentrated ice-cool Ammonia solution (Cat.No. 105426) with vigorous stirring. Before placing in container D, check the pH with pH Universal indicator strips (Cat.No. 109535). |
| Safety Information | |
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| Hazard Symbols |  Toxic |
| Categories of danger | toxic, corrosive, carcinogenic, sensitizing |
| R Phrase | R 45-23/24/25-39/23/24/25-34-68-43 May cause cancer.Also toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.Also toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.Causes burns.Possible risk of irreversible effects.May cause sensitisation by skin contact. |
| S Phrase | S 53-26-36/37/39-45 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). |
| Storage and Shipping Information | |
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| Storage | Store at +15°C to +25°C. |
| Transport Information | |
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| Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RID | UN 2209 , 8, III |
| Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGR | UN 2209 , 8, III |
| Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-Code | UN 2209 , 8, III |
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